Soy-Marinated Chicken Yakitori Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in a savory soy and mirin sauce, perfect for a Japanese-style appetizer or meal. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500g, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
4 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces green onions
8 (soaked in water for 30 minutes) bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 500g boneless chicken thigh pieces to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken pieces and 2-inch segments of 2 green onions alternately onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 5: Serve the yakitori skewers hot as an appetizer or with steamed rice for a full meal.